I jolted awake right when I heard Colton’s voice.
“Rose, you’re awake!” He exclaimed and went instantly to her side. He sat on the bed beside her.
I was sitting on the chair by the window. I didn’t realize that I fell asleep despite my sitting position. I watched them from here and decided that I should let them be. I figured he had every right to be there for her. I resisted the urge to go to her and have her on my own. I have resisted the desire to be the first one she sees when she wakes up.
I have been on edge for god knows how many hours until I fell asleep with it.
Colton lunged at her for a hug, careful not to hit her wound. He was crying again like a kid. I saw the surprise on Kura’s face at how her best friend reacted.
“God, Rose! You don’t know how I’m dying here waiting for you to wake up. You really gave me a heart attack when you took that bullet for me.” He spoke almost in a sob.